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2. Weight Gain In order to gain weight, your goal should be to burn more calories than you consume. True False

3. Weight Gain In order to gain weight, your goal should be to burn in more calories than you consume. True Incorrect. You should take in more calories than you burn when attempting to gain weight. Next Question

4. Weight Gain In order to gain weight, your goal should be to burn in more calories than you consume. False Correct! You should take in more calories than you burn when attempting to gain weight. Next Question

5. Weight Gain By how many calories should one increase DAILY intake in order to gain weight safely? 100-250 500-1000 1500-2000

6. Weight Gain By how many calories should one increase daily intake in order to gain weight safely? 100-250 Incorrect. You want to take in between 500-1000 more calories per day to gain weight safely. Next Question

7. Weight Gain By how many calories should one increase daily intake in order to gain weight safely? 500-1000 Correct! Next Question

8. Weight Gain By how many calories should one increase daily intake in order to gain weight safely? 1500-2000 Incorrect. You want to take in between 500-1000 more calories per day to gain weight safely. Next Question

9. Weight Gain BMI stands for Basal Metabolic Intake. True False

10. Weight Gain BMI stands for Basal Metabolic Intake. True Incorrect. BMI stands for Body Mass Index which measures weight and height for adults and indicates if one is underweight, a healthy weight or overweight. Next Question

11. Weight Gain BMI stands for Basal Metabolic Intake. False Correct! BMI stands for Body Mass Index which measures weight and height for adults and indicates if one is underweight, a healthy weight, or overweight. Next Question

12. Weight Gain Based on the Body Mass Index Scale, people are at a healthy weight when their BMI is: 18.5 – 25 25 – 29.9 30 or above

13. Weight Gain Based on the Body Mass Index Scale, people are at a healthy weight when their BMI is: 18.5 – 25 Correct! People with a BMI 25-29.9 are considered overweight. People with a BMI 30 or over are considered obese. Next Question

14. Weight Gain Based on the Body Mass Index Scale, people are at a healthy weight when their BMI is: 25 – 29.9 Incorrect. A healthy BMI is between 18.5 - 25. People with a BMI of 25 – 29.9 are considered overweight. If BMI is over 30, the person is obese. Next Question

15. Weight Gain Based on the Body Mass Index Scale, people are at a healthy weight when their BMI is: 30 or above Incorrect. A healthy BMI is between 18.5 - 25. People having a BMI 25-29.9 are overweight and people with a BMI of 30 or above are considered obese. Next Question

16. Weight Gain If your BMI is below 18.5 (underweight), be sure it is not due to a physical condition. True False

17. Weight Gain If your BMI is below 18.5, be sure it is not due to a physical condition. True Correct! Speak to your doctor to verify that no serious medical conditions exist. Next Question

18. Weight Gain If your BMI is below 18.5, be sure it is not due to a physical condition. False Incorrect. The statement is true. Speak to your doctor to verify that no serious medical conditions exist. Next Question

19. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight, eating vegetables with a high calorie content such as peas, corn and butternut squash is recommended. True False

20. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight, eating vegetables with a high calorie content such as peas, corn and butternut squash is recommended. True Correct! High calorie vegetables will provide extra energy to be stored for weight gain. You also get vitamins and minerals important for keeping the body healthy and therefore more able to put on weight. Next Question

21. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight, eating vegetables with a high calorie content such as peas, corn and butternut squash is recommended. False Incorrect. High calorie vegetables will provide extra energy to be stored for weight gain. You also get vitamins and minerals important for keeping the body healthy and therefore more able to put on weight. Next Question

22. Weight Gain How much weight should you aim for to gain per month? 6-7 pounds 4-5 pounds 2-3 pounds

23. Weight Gain How much weight should you aim for to gain per month? 6-7 pounds Incorrect. You should aim to gain 2-3 pounds per month. Slower weight gain will help to ensure that weight is put on as muscle instead of fat. Next Question

24. Weight Gain How much weight should you aim for to gain per month? 4-5 pounds Incorrect. You should aim to gain 2-3 pounds per month. Slower weight gain will help to ensure that weight is put on as muscle instead of fat. Next Question

25. Weight Gain How much weight should you aim for to gain per month? 2-3 pounds Correct! Slower weight gain will help to ensure that weight is put on as muscle instead of fat. Next Question

26. Weight Gain Which is the best way to assess eating habits? Memorize your eating habits Keep a food diary for a couple of weeksKeep a food diary for a couple of weeks Ask a friend if you eat enough

27. Weight Gain Which is the best way to assess eating habits? Memorize your eating habits Incorrect. You should keep a food diary for a couple of weeks. To see how many servings from each food group you should consume daily, visit www.mypyramid.gov www.mypyramid.gov Next Question

28. Weight Gain Which is the best way to assess eating habits? Keep a food diary for a couple of weeks Correct! To see how many servings from each food group you should consume daily, visit www.mypyramid.gov www.mypyramid.gov Next Question

29. Weight Gain Which is the best way to assess eating habits? Ask a friend if you eat enough Incorrect. You should keep a food diary for a couple of weeks. To see how many servings from each food group you should consume daily, visit www.mypyramid.gov www.mypyramid.gov Next Question

30. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight, you should not eliminate any food groups. True False

31. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight you should not eliminate any food groups. True Correct! By eliminating food groups, you also eliminate vital nutrients. Next Question

32. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight, you should not eliminate any food groups. False Incorrect. By eliminating food groups, you also eliminate vital nutrients. Next Question

33. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight, you should aim for the higher end of the recommended amount of servings for protein, and the lower end of servings for grains, in order to better build muscle. True False

34. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight, you should aim for the higher end of the recommended amount of servings for protein, and the lower end of servings for grains, in order to better build muscle. True Incorrect. When trying to gain weight you should aim for the higher end of the recommended number of servings from all of the food groups. Next Question

35. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight, you should aim for the higher end of the recommended amount of servings for protein, and the lower end of servings for grains, in order to better build muscle. False Correct! When trying to gain weight you should aim for the higher end of the recommended number of servings from all of the food group. Next Question

36. Weight Gain How much and how often should you eat to gain weight healthfully? Small frequent meals every 3-5 hours Large frequent meals every 2-4 hours Skip any 1 meal and eat 2 large mealsSkip any 1 meal and eat 2 large meals

37. Weight Gain How much and how often should you eat to gain weight healthfully? Small frequent meals every three to five hours Correct! Next Question

38. Weight Gain How much and how often should you eat to gain weight healthfully? Large frequent meals every two to four hours Incorrect. You should eat small frequent meals every three to five hours. Next Question

39. Weight Gain How much and how often should you eat to gain weight healthfully? Skip any one meal and eat two large meals Incorrect. You should eat small frequent meals every three to five hours. Next Question

40. Weight Gain Which of the following foods, eaten before bed, will aid in weight gain? A beverage without sugar Calorie dense snack Don’t eat before bed

41. Weight Gain Which of the following foods, eaten before bed, will aid in weight gain? A beverage without sugar Incorrect. You should consume an extra calorie dense snack at night before bedtime. A beverage without sugar will hydrate you but not necessarily provide calories needed for weight gain. Next Question

42. Weight Gain Which of the following foods, eaten before bed, will aid in weight gain? Calorie dense snack Correct! A beverage without sugar will hydrate you but not necessarily provide calories needed for weight gain. Next Question

43. Weight Gain Which of the following foods, eaten before bed, will aid in weight gain? Don’t eat before bed Incorrect. You should eat an extra calorie dense snack at night before bed. A beverage without sugar will hydrate you but not necessarily provide calories needed for weight gain. Next Question

44. Weight Gain Beverages should be consumed with a meal when trying to gain weight. True False

45. Weight Gain Beverages should be consumed with a meal when trying to gain weight. True Incorrect. Beverages should be consumed half and hour before and after a meal so you fill up on food rather than beverages. Drink more nutrient dense beverages such as milk and 100% juice instead of soda and water. Next Question

46. Weight Gain Beverages should be consumed with a meal when trying to gain weight. False Correct! Beverages should be consumed half and hour before and after a meal so you fill up on food rather than beverages. Drink more nutrient dense beverages such as milk and 100% juice instead of soda and water. Next Question

47. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight, caffeine should be limited to: 5-6 cups 3-4 cups 2-3 cups

48. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight, caffeine should be limited to: 5-6 cups Incorrect. Limit caffeinated beverages to 2-3 (8 oz) cups per day. Next Question

49. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight, caffeine should be limited to: 3-4 cups Incorrect. Limit caffeinated beverages to 2-3 (8 oz) cups per day. Next Question

50. Weight Gain When trying to gain weight, caffeine should be limited to: 2-3 cups Correct! Next Question

51. Weight Gain Always eating foods high in sugar and fat will help if you are trying to gain weight. True False

52. Weight Gain Always eating foods high in sugar and fat will help if you are trying to gain weight. True Incorrect. Diets high in fats and sugars may help you gain weight, but can lead to health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and cancer, so they should be limited. Next Question

53. Weight Gain Always eating foods high in sugar and fat will help if you are trying to gain weight. False Correct! Diets high in fats and sugars may help to gain weight, but can lead to health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and cancer, so they should be limited. Next Question

54. Weight Gain Because muscle is denser than fat, increasing muscle mass can help you gain weight. True False

55. Weight Gain Because muscle is denser than fat, increasing muscle mass can help you gain weight. True Correct! Next Question

56. Weight Gain Because muscle is denser than fat, increasing muscle mass can help you gain weight. False Incorrect. The statement is true. Next Question

57. Weight Gain You burn fewer calories when you are relaxed compared to when you are stressed. True False

58. Weight Gain You burn fewer calories when you are relaxed compared to when you are stressed. True Correct! Making time everyday to relax is important to stay healthy. Next Question

59. Weight Gain You burn fewer calories when you are relaxed compared to when you are stressed. False Incorrect. The statement is true. Making time everyday to relax is important to stay healthy. Next Question

60. Weight Gain A snack of ¼ cup peanuts and ¼ cup raisins provides approximately how many calories? 300 600 1,000

61. Weight Gain A snack of ¼ cup peanuts and ¼ cup raisins provides approximately how many calories? 300 Correct! People wanting to gain weight should consume 300 calorie snacks. Those who want to maintain or lose weight should have 200 calorie snacks. Next Question

62. Weight Gain A snack of ¼ cup peanuts and ¼ cup raisins provides approximately how many calories? 600 Incorrect. This nutrient dense snack provides approximately 300 calories. People wanting to gain weight should consume 300 calorie snacks. Those who want to maintain or lose weight should have 200 calorie snacks. Next Question

63. Weight Gain A snack of ¼ cup peanuts and ¼ cup raisins provides approximately how many calories? 1,000 Incorrect. This nutrient dense snack provides approximately 300 calories. People wanting to gain weight should consume 300 calorie snacks. Those who want to maintain or lose weight should have 200 calorie snacks. Next Question

64. Weight Gain The key to gaining weight is: To eat as many high-calorie food as possibleTo eat as many high-calorie food as possible To limit physical activity of any kind To balance eating habits with regular physical activityTo balance eating habits with regular physical activity

65. Weight Gain The key to gaining weight is: To eat as many high-calorie food as possible Incorrect. When trying to gain weight, your goal should be to take in more calories than you burn. It is important this is achieved by focusing on balancing healthy eating with regular physical activity. High calorie foods may mostly contain empty calories. Next Question

66. Weight Gain The key to gaining weight is: To limit physical activity of any kind. Incorrect. When trying to gain weight, your goal should be to take in more calories than you burn. It is important this is achieved by focusing on balancing healthy eating with regular physical activity. High calorie foods may mostly contain empty calories. Next Question

67. Weight Gain The key to gaining weight is: To balance eating habits with regular physical activity. Correct! When trying to gain weight, your goal should be to take in more calories than you burn. It is important this is achieved by focusing on balancing healthy eating with regular physical activity. High calorie foods may mostly contain empty calories. Next Question

68. Weight Gain Which of these will lead to healthy weight gain? Adding resistance training to your daily exercise routineAdding resistance training to your daily exercise routine Eating more food high in fat Taking the bus instead of walking to classTaking the bus instead of walking to class Taking Vitamin C supplement

69. Weight Gain Which of these will lead to healthy weight gain? Adding resistance training to your daily exercise routine Correct! Adding resistance training to your daily exercise routine will lead to healthy weight gain. Next Question

70. Weight Gain Which of these will lead to healthy weight gain? Eating more food high in fat Incorrect. Adding resistance training to your daily exercise routine will lead to healthy weight gain. Next Question

71. Weight Gain Which of these will lead to healthy weight gain? Taking the bus instead of walking to class Incorrect. Adding resistance training to your daily exercise routine will lead to healthy weight gain. Next Question

72. Weight Gain Which of these will lead to healthy weight gain? Taking Vitamin C supplement Incorrect. Adding resistance training to your daily exercise routine will lead to healthy weight gain. Next Question

73. Weight Gain Exercising can increase anxiety. True False

74. Weight Gain Exercising can increase anxiety. True Incorrect. Studies have shown that regular physical activity can promote psychological and physical well-being and helps to reduce anxiety. Next Question

75. Weight Gain Exercising can increase anxiety. False Correct! Studies have shown that regular physical activity can promote psychological and physical well-being and helps to reduce anxiety. Next Question

76. Weight Gain Exercising helps you sleep better. True False

77. Weight Gain Exercising helps you sleep better. True Correct! Exercising makes it easier to fall asleep and gives you a better quality of sleep. Next Question

78. Weight Gain Exercising helps you sleep better. False Incorrect. Exercising makes it easier to fall asleep and gives you a better quality of sleep. Next Question

79. Weight Gain Dietary changes such as eating a salad with your entrée, adding sauce and/or cheese to sandwiches and adding gravy to meat dishes can promote weight gain. True False

80. Weight Gain Dietary changes such as eating a salad with your entrée, adding sauce and/or cheese to sandwiches and adding gravy to meat dishes can promote weight gain. True Correct! All of these changes will increase overall calorie intake and promote weight gain. Next Question

81. Weight Gain Dietary changes such as eating a salad with your entrée, adding sauce and/or cheese to sandwiches and adding gravy to meat dishes can promote weight gain. False Incorrect. All of these changes will increase overall calorie intake and promote weight gain. Next Question

82. Weight Gain Which foods should be increased when trying to gain weight? Protein and fat Fat and complex carbohydrates Foods high in complex carbohydrates and proteinFoods high in complex carbohydrates and protein

83. Weight Gain Which foods should be increased when trying to gain weight? Protein and fat Incorrect. Foods high in both protein and complex carbohydrates should be increased when trying to gain weight. Next Question

84. Weight Gain Which foods should be increased when trying to gain weight? Fat and complex carbohyrates Incorrect. Foods high in both protein and complex carbohydrates should be increased when trying to gain weight. Next Question

85. Weight Gain Which foods should be increased when trying to gain weight? Complex carbohydrates and protein Correct! Foods high in both protein and complex carbohydrates should be increased when trying to gain weight. Next Question

86. Weight Gain What are some good sources of complex carbohydrates? White Pasta, White Rice, White Bread Brown Rice, Bulgar, Granola Celery, Carrots, Potatoes Cocoa Puffs, Fruity Pebbles, Trix CerealsCocoa Puffs, Fruity Pebbles, Trix Cereals

87. Weight Gain What are some good sources of complex carbohydrates? White Pasta, White Rice, White Bread Incorrect. Good sources of whole grains include brown rice, bulgar, and granola, all of which are offered on a regular basis at the dining commons! Next Question

88. Weight Gain What are some good sources of complex carbohydrates? Brown Rice, Bulgar, Granola Correct! Good sources of whole grains include brown rice, bulgar, and granola, all of which are offered on a regular basis at the dining commons! Next Question

89. Weight Gain What are some good sources of complex carbohydrates? Celery, Carrots, Potatoes Incorrect Good sources of whole grains include brown rice, bulgar, and granola, all of which are offered on a regular basis at the dining commons! Next Question

90. Weight Gain What are some good sources of complex carbohydrates? Cocoa Puffs, Fruity Pebbles, Trix Cereals Incorrect. Good sources of whole grains include brown rice, bulgar, and granola, all of which are offered on a regular basis at the dining commons! Next Question

91. Weight Gain Adding beans, cheese, cottage cheese, sunflower seeds or nuts to: salads, rice and pasta dishes is a healthy way to increase calories. True False

92. Weight Gain Adding beans, cheese, cottage cheese, sunflower seeds or nuts to salads, rice and pasta dishes is a healthy way to increase calories. True Correct! Next Question

93. Weight Gain Adding beans, cheese, cottage cheese, sunflower seeds or nuts to salads, rice and pasta dishes is a healthy way to increase calories. False Incorrect. This statement is true. Next Question

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